Are you considering starting a Farm Business and you’re in need of a farm business plan PDF? if yes, you'll find this free book to be extremely helpful.
This is a practical guide that will walk you step by step through all the essentials of starting your business. The book is packed with guides, worksheets and checklists. These strategies are absolutely crucial to your business' success yet are simple and easy to apply.
Checklist for Starting a Business: Essential Ingredients for Success
If you are thinking about going into business, it is imperative that you watch this video first! it will take you by the hand and walk you through each and every phase of starting a business. It features all the essential aspects you must consider BEFORE you start a business. This will allow you to predict problems before they happen and keep you from losing your shirt on dog business ideas. Ignore it at your own peril!
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The Single Most Important Ingredient for Business Success
The first and most important thing you need to acquire in order to succeed in a small business is... knowledge.
Sounds exaggerated? Listen to this...
According to research conducted by Dun & Bradstreet, 90% of all small business failures can be traced to poor management resulting from lack of knowledge.
This is backed up by my own personal observations. In my 31 years as a business coach and consultant to small businesses, I've seen practically dozens of small business owners go under and lose their businesses -- not because they weren't talented or smart enough -- but because they were trying to re-invent the wheel rather than rely on proven, tested methods that work.
Conclusion: if you are really serious about succeeding in a business... If you want to avoid the common traps and mistakes... it is absolutely imperative that you acquire the right knowledge.
"Why Invent Mediocrity, When You Can Copy Genius?"
That's an excellent quote I picked up from a fellow business owner a few years back. What this means is that you should see what is working and try to duplicate it. Why go through all the trouble of inventing something new, that you don't even know will ever work, when you can easily learn from and duplicate something that has been a proven success?
[ Note: One of the BIGGEST mistakes almost all new businesses make is that they WASTE tons of valuable time, energy and money on trying to create something "new", that has never been tested or proven... only to find out later that it was a total loss. Don't make the same mistake! ]
Hi! My name is Meir. I'm the founder and president of BizMove.com, a successful Internet based information business. I'm also the author of numerous books, mostly in the area of small business management.
I've been involved in small business for the past 31 years of my life, as a business coach, manager of a Farm firm, a seminar leader and as the owner of five successful businesses.
During my career as a business coach and consultant I've helped dozens of business owners start their businesses, market, expand, get out of troubles, sell their businesses and do practically every other small business activity you can think of.
You see, I have been there .... done it ... and bought the Small Business t-shirt! -- This free book contains techniques and strategies I've learned during my 31 year small business career.
Here's what you'll discover in the 'How to Start a Farm Business' book:
How to determine the feasibility of your business idea - a complete fill in the blanks template system that will help you predict problems before they happen and keep you from losing your shirt on dog business ideas.
A detailed manual that will walk you step by step through all the essential phases of starting your business
A complete farm business plan PDF template. This fill-in-the-blanks template includes every section of your business plan, including Executive Summary, Objectives, SWOT Analysis, Marketing Analysis and Strategy, Operations Plan, Financial Projections and more (a similar template is sold elsewhere for $69.95).
All this and much much more.
Success Tip: Setting Goals
Good management is the key to success and good management starts with setting goals. Set goals for yourself for the accomplishment of the many tasks necessary in starting and managing your business successfully. Be specific. Write down the goals in measurable terms of performance. Break major goals down into sub-goals, showing what you expect to achieve in the next two to three months, the next six months, the next year, and the next five years. Beside each goal and sub-goal place a specific date showing when it is to be achieved.
Plan the action you must take to attain the goals. While the effort required to reach each sub-goal should be great enough to challenge you, it should not be so great or unreasonable as to discourage you. Do not plan to reach too many goals all at one time.
Establish priorities. Plan in advance how to measure results so you can know exactly how well you are doing. This is what is meant by "measurable" goals. If you can’t keep score as you go along you are likely to lose motivation. Re-work your plan of action to allow for obstacles which may stand in your way. Try to foresee obstacles and plan ways to avert or minimize them.
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COMPANY NAME is headquartered in Portland, Texas.
COMPANY NAME
OWNER’S NAME
[INSERT ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFO]
COMPANY NAME was established in 1976 originally by its owner, OWNER’S NAME and her late husband. OWNER’S NAME single-handedly and successfully continued the operation. COMPANY NAME resides on a 1900 acre property that is used for growing cotton and grain crops. Other sections of the property are rented out to other parties for additional revenue.
COMPANY NAME has four main objectives:
COMPANY NAME mission is to become a strong and self-sustaining female owned farming operation with an interest in educating and offering training and guidance to other women; therefore, allowing the Company to give back to the community.
COMPANY NAME keys to success are:
COMPANY NAME is headquartered in Portland, Texas.
COMPANY NAME
[INSERT ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFO]
COMPANY NAME was established in 1976 originally by its owner OWNER’S NAME and her late husband. OWNER’S NAME single-handedly and successfully continued the operation. COMPANY NAME resides on a 1900 acre property that is used for growing cotton and grain crops. Other sections of the property are rented out to other parties for additional revenue.
COMPANY NAME is a partnership Corporation; however the single owner of the company is OWNER’S NAME.
COMPANY NAME sales for 2006, 2007, and 2008 were $856,335, $1,651,482 and $1,472,218, respectively. An extension was filed for the company's tax return for 2009.
Past Performance |
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|
|
|
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
Sales |
$856,335 |
$1,651,482 |
$1,472,218 |
Gross Margin |
$856,335 |
$1,651,482 |
$1,472,218 |
Gross Margin % |
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
Operating Expenses |
$442,066 |
$400,742 |
$403,582 |
|
|
|
|
Balance Sheet |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
|
|
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
Cash |
$134,022 |
$111,456 |
$68,225 |
Other Current Assets |
$26,584 |
$16,628 |
$9,956 |
Total Current Assets |
$160,606 |
$128,084 |
$78,181 |
|
|
|
|
Long-term Assets |
|
|
|
Long-term Assets |
$106,318 |
$110,318 |
$116,060 |
Accumulated Depreciation |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Long-term Assets |
$106,318 |
$110,318 |
$116,060 |
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
$266,924 |
$238,402 |
$194,241 |
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities |
|
|
|
Accounts Payable |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Current Borrowing |
$152,411 |
$100,001 |
$88,300 |
Other Current Liabilities (interest free) |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Current Liabilities |
$152,411 |
$100,001 |
$88,300 |
|
|
|
|
Long-term Liabilities |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Liabilities |
$152,411 |
$100,001 |
$88,300 |
|
|
|
|
Paid-in Capital |
$283,000 |
$306,454 |
$56,682 |
Retained Earnings |
($467,303) |
($392,095) |
($241,923) |
Earnings |
$298,816 |
$224,042 |
$291,182 |
Total Capital |
$114,513 |
$138,401 |
$105,941 |
|
|
|
|
Total Capital and Liabilities |
$266,924 |
$238,402 |
$194,241 |
|
|
|
|
Other Inputs |
|
|
|
Payment Days |
7 |
7 |
7 |
COMPANY NAME is a Portland, Texas farming service specializing in grain and cotton production. COMPANY NAME is a high quality row crop business that offers superior products that are suitable for sale and exportation.
Getting your business mentioned in the press is an
extremely good way to achieve a positive image and attract new
customers to your business. Few things can give you as much
credibility than as being recommended by a major newspaper or
magazine. But just how do you write a press release that gets
attention, and brings in results? Although I can't guarantee
that you'll get media attention, I can tell you how you can
increase the odds of seeing your business in the real-world
media.
What is a Press Release?
A
press release is a document that is written out in a specific
format that is used to pitch a reporter or editor or to make
an announcement
that you believe is newsworthy.
The basic outline for a press release is as follows:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For Further Information
Contact:
Full Name of Contact
Email Address
Direct Phone Number
URL
Headline
Some
City, Some State -- Date (i.e. January 27th, 2001) --
Introductory paragraph that answers Who, When, Where, What
and So What?
A second paragraph offering more
information.
Third paragraph includes a quote
that's attributed to somebody important, for example:
"It's a revolutionary product," says Joe Smith, CEO of Big
Company Inc.
Fourth paragraph includes some more
information, perhaps another quote.
Fourth
paragraph often includes history and background
information about the company.
# # #
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The
entire press release should be no more than 400 words, or
one printed page.
Five Things That You Must
Do In Your Press Release
1. Make your press release newsworthy. Make sure that you have something to say that'll be of interest to the readers of the publication that you're sending the press release to. Keep in mind that the media love news stories with a human side to them. Make your angle on the story entertaining, interesting or newsworthy or don't bother sending out a press release at all.
2. Target your releases. There's
no point in sending a press release about the launch
of your jewelry store to "Fishing World" magazine.
3. Use the proper press release format.
Have a professional check the press release for
grammar and spelling.
4. Keep the press
release concise. Get to the point in the
first paragraph. Use clear, concise, vivid language.
There's no better way to get your story ignored than
sending a lengthy release which doesn't state it's
purpose (Who, When, Where, What) right upfront. Don't
fill the press release with buzz-words, hyperbole and
exaggerated claims.
5. Write an excellent headline.
The headline is 90% of your press
release. Here are a few headlines that worked
extremely well
- I Can Help Anyone Find the
Love of Their Life in 90 Days Or Less!
-
Abraham Lincoln's Office Is Being Given Away...
For Free!
- Brooklyn Bridge Sold By New
Jersey Man... For $14.95!
Write headlines
that attract attention, stir emotion and create
pictures in the mind of the reader.
More On Targeting
Be careful who you send your press release to. When compiling your own media list don't waste your time getting the email addresses or fax numbers of every newspaper and magazine in the country, just the ones who would be interested in your story. Likewise, when you purchase a media list, don't send your press release to every contact. Take some time to filter out all the ones who wouldn't care about your press release, no matter how good it is.
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